It provides a accessible, humanized look at living under a brutal dictatorship.

Julia Alvarez's historical novel follows 12-year-old Anita de la Torre as she lives through the terrifying final days of Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. 📌 Quick Overview Setting: Dominican Republic, 1960–1961.

Family members risk and lose their lives for liberty.

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The De la Torre family stays united despite immense danger. 💡 Why It Matters

Anita de la Torre, a young girl finding her voice.